Description
These Asian Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo are a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or appetizer. Made with flaked white tuna, green onions, and savory seasonings, these crispy tuna patties are fried to golden perfection and served with a zesty homemade spicy mayo dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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Tuna Cakes
- 2 (142 g) cans flaked white tuna, drained
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (whites and greens separated)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp arrowroot powder (or regular flour)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup gluten-free crumbs or panko crumbs
- Avocado oil, for frying
- Sesame oil, for frying
Spicy Mayo
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Tuna Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, the whites of the green onions, the egg, soy sauce, arrowroot powder, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Mix until well combined to form the batter for the tuna cakes.
- Form the Cakes: Shape the mixture into patties, about 2 inches in diameter. Then, coat each cake evenly in gluten-free crumbs or panko crumbs, ensuring they are well covered to achieve a crispy crust.
- Cook the Tuna Cakes: Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and add a mixture of avocado oil and sesame oil. Fry the tuna cakes for about 2 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown and are heated through, forming a crispy exterior.
- Make the Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth. Serve this spicy mayo alongside the hot tuna cakes for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute arrowroot powder with regular all-purpose flour if preferred.
- Using a combination of avocado oil and sesame oil enhances flavor and helps achieve the perfect frying texture.
- For gluten-free option, use gluten-free crumbs instead of regular panko crumbs.
- The spicy mayo can be adjusted to taste by varying the amount of sriracha sauce.
- Serve these tuna cakes immediately for the best crispiness.
